Tubing and Hoses Flashcards
in what way does a hydraulic system operate? Better with tubing instead of piping?
It makes less turbulence
why is copper not used in hydraulic tubing?
It oxidizes oil faster
on what is the diameter of tubing based?
The outside diameter
which type of tubing is best suited to flared fittings?
Thin-walled
which flare angle is standard for hydraulics in North America?
37°
for which type of tubing are flarless fittings most suited?
Thick walled
what must you do to a tube after you have cut it?
Ream the end to remove the burr
what type of wrench should you use on tube fittings?
Tube wrench
For your safety, what must you do before disassembling a pipe joint?
Drain and block it
how was the wall thickness of tubing specified in the imperial system?
Thousandths of an inch
What are two reasons for using hose instead of a rigid conductor?
Connect moving parts
Absorbs vibration
what is the difference between the rating on a pressure hose and the rating on a vacuum hose?
Bursting pressure for a pressure hose
collapse pressure on a vacuum hose
what is the most important property of the material of the innertube and a hose?
Compatibility with fluid
which part of the hose determines its pressure rating?
The reinforcing
Which type of hose should you use on the inlet to a pipe?
vacuum hose
